Hawk Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Just took a job with some youth development project ... thank god. Dont do things like that Wasn't trying to give anyone palpitations, I was just trying to think of experienced people James had worked with/for/under. How about Mixu, Jim Jefferies, Jimmy C, Bobby Williamson, Billy Brown or even Ian Durrant who might be looking for a new challenge I know there are a few scary ones in there. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Best of luck to Fow. Great guy. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) I'd come to the belief that it maybe wouldn't be Fowler, given the delay. It's probably a sane enough, if fairly unexciting appointment though. But then again, Gus seemed quite an exciting appointment, whereas Johnston didn't, so let's see. Edited September 30, 2014 by Monkey Tennis 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Let's give the guy time. Most unstable job in the world ( errr...at every club, not just Queens). Good luck! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Just listened to the podcast on the os. Must say Fowler sound pretty articulate and intelligent. May take a bit of time but I think he'll do well. Also fully agree with Billy Hewitsons reasons for the eventual appointment! You sound surprised. Why should he not be articulate and intelligent just because he is a football Manager/player. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowdenConvert Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 You sound surprised. Why should he not be articulate and intelligent just because he is a football Manager/player. Maybe because most aren't. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Maybe because most aren't. And you base this statement on ...? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 And you base this statement on ...? A quite staggering volume of evidence I'd imagine, ranging over thousands of interviews seen and many ghosted autobiographies read. Let's be honest, most of us would much rather have the ability to play professional football than the ability to string words together effectively. It's also true however that finding both together, is relatively rare. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustafa_sheet Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 And you base this statement on ...? Jason Cummings in his post match interview the other night said of his goal against Rangers it was like a "touch of an angel"!!! Haha what a nugget 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILLIEA Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 You sound surprised. Why should he not be articulate and intelligent just because he is a football Manager/player. As others have said the evidence is so overwhelming that it's not really worthy of discussion. Are you, or are you related to an intellectually challenged footballer perchance? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop John B Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 You sound surprised. Why should he not be articulate and intelligent just because he is a football Manager/player. Considering the vast majority left school at 16 and the few things that they were passionate about was football. it tends to lead to footballers being less intellectual. Just follow a one on Twitter you'll see that they can barely type without putting in 3 emojis. That and every interview going along the lines of 'you know... umm... at the end of the day... the lads done well" it's pretty obvious that they aren't too bright. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmy_cammy Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Following on from the exciting discovery that The Sun is a complete rag, we have now confirmed that footballers are a bit fick. I wonder what the next groundbreaking discovery will be? I'm going to go with "is water wet?". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloop John B Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Following on from the exciting discovery that The Sun is a complete rag, we have now confirmed that footballers are a bit fick. I wonder what the next groundbreaking discovery will be? I'm going to go with "is water wet?". Gus McPherson wasn't a very good manager for Queen of the South. Discuss. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie S Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Let's be honest, most of us would much rather have the ability to play professional football than the ability to string words together effectively. Really? Can't say I've ever lamented the fact that I was crap at football. Doubt I would have traded so much as a single IQ point, let alone sacrifice verbal dexterity, for the ability to kick a ball more proficiently. Edited October 1, 2014 by Frankie S 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Quite pleased with the fowler appointment, considering the names being linked to the job. As far as I'm aware, Reid and Butcher were interviewed so Fowler must have at least made an impression. Out of the other two, Reid would have been my choice, but Fowler was the man I wanted. Hopefully with a few players coming back from injury, he can concentrate on managing from the touchline. An experienced assistant is a must, I would hate to think they'll take the easy option of JT. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenslad Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I don't know but maybe some of the others priced themselves out of the job. I'd have thought Reid and Butcher would have wanted a lot higher wages than McIntyre was on 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I don't know but maybe some of the others priced themselves out of the job. I'd have thought Reid and Butcher would have wanted a lot higher wages than McIntyre was on I think you could be right there and the board could have saved a pretty penny by giving Fowler the job. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Tennis Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) Really? Can't say I've ever lamented the fact that I was crap at football. Doubt I would have traded so much as a single IQ point, let alone sacrifice verbal dexterity, for the ability to kick a ball more proficiently.That's why I said "most of us" as opposed to "all of us".Personally, I'd have given almost anything to play football at even a Queens type level. Of course, had any alternative gifts been such as to take me further, I'd maybe see things differently. Edited October 1, 2014 by Monkey Tennis 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERSOUTH Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Really pleased Fowler is the manager (nosurprise), hope the fans and the players both get fully behind the boards decision sure they will. Heard the new gaffer speak on the radio tonight and he seems very much up for the challenge, maybe a couple of changes in the team from last weekend and still on the look out for the right No2, glad he is not rushing into this as the appointment will be very important one for him. Great game to start league leaders at home to what will be one if the highest attended league games at Palmerston for a few years, Hearts allocation to be a sell out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fae_the_'briggs Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Considering the vast majority left school at 16 and the few things that they were passionate about was football. it tends to lead to footballers being less intellectual. Just follow a one on Twitter you'll see that they can barely type without putting in 3 emojis. That and every interview going along the lines of 'you know... umm... at the end of the day... the lads done well" it's pretty obvious that they aren't too bright. There are many Managers and players who manage to hold down well paid professional jobs outside football, accountants, lawyers, teachers, etc. And some, who after their career as a full time footballer is finished, also go on to such jobs. The image that all footballers are uneducated imbeciles is an unfair generalisation. If your point of reference is Twitter I'm sure there are many footballers, like other professions, who don't appear to show much intelligence, just as I am sure that there are some who can be articulate. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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